When admitting a client with chronic pain, the nurse would focus on which of the following regarding pain management?
1. The client's ability to perform activities of daily living
2. The client's vital signs
3. Past medical history
4. Demographic data
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Rationale: The focus of the assessment for the client with chronic pain is how well the client can perform activities of daily living, as an indication of how well the current pain relief measures are working. The client with chronic pain usually has normal vital signs, and the nurse would not be assessing demographic data or past medical history to determine the effectiveness of pain management, although it would be part of the data collection process for admission.
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